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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,042.15, 256,563.23 and 168,709.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,042.15, 256,563.23 and 168,709.35 is: 253,064.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,042.15 : 256,563.23 = 168,709.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,042.15/256,563.23 = 168,709.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,042.15x = 256,563.23 × 168,709.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,042.15x = 43,284,615,767.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,284,615,767.20/171,042.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253,064.03

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